The 10 Most Exciting New Features In Assassin's Creed Shadows

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00:00We must learn to trust, rebuild, and follow the blade.

00:10Welcome to Mojo Plays.

00:11We were invited to an Assassin's Creed Shadows preview event, so today we're covering the

00:16ten things about it we're looking forward to most.

00:19We are the shadows that serve the light.

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00:46This was first introduced in Syndicate back in 2015.

00:49It was fun, but had a handful of flaws.

00:52For example, a lot of missions were limited to one character.

00:56Also, while Eevee was meant for stealth and Jacob combat, it wasn't completely forced.

01:01Eevee could pack a punch, and Jacob could hide with ease.

01:05In Shadows, missions aren't locked to either, and you can even swap characters mid-mission.

01:10The difference between protagonist playstyles is much more polarizing, too.

01:14Naoe is susceptible to being one-shotted, but her nimble moveset makes stealth a breeze.

01:20Yasuke, on the other hand, is a tank at fighting, but his size and slowness make sneaking

01:26nigh on impossible.

01:33Naoe

01:34You must be the one Lady Nene speaks of.

01:36You could say that, yes.

01:38For stealth enjoyer, Eevee was the best assassin at stealth in the series.

01:43Now, Naoe is here to claim that title.

01:46She's the most stealth-oriented assassin of all time.

01:49Fighting as Naoe is extremely punishing, but she has a plethora of shinobi tools up her

01:54sleeve.

01:55She's arguably the best animated assassin in the series.

01:59Parkour with her feels amazing.

02:02She moves with remarkable grace, and her constant flips and spins give her so much character.

02:07Combined with the stealth overhaul, we think Naoe will become an instantly adored shinobi.

02:12I'll lead.

02:13Wait for me at the Honmaru.

02:16Yasuke

02:17I am here on his behalf.

02:19He picked an amateur like you.

02:21Yasuke is the first assassin based on a real person, and we're beyond excited to see how

02:26his story plays out.

02:28He's the complete opposite of Naoe.

02:30Fighting is a walk in the park for Yasuke, with his mighty stature and strong skills.

02:35Yasuke doesn't even get access to regular assassinations.

02:39Instead, he can perform a brutal assassination, which causes immediate detection and intimidation.

02:46Unfortunately, he's a slow climber, and easily the tankiest assassin we've seen.

02:52So if you play the series for a power fantasy of chain-killing 20 guards in a row, then

02:56Yasuke might become your favorite.

02:59I'll keep watch here, and let you do what you need to do.

03:02Good.

03:03Find me at the meeting area after I have finished.

03:06Dynamics, Seasons, and Weather

03:08Assassin's Creed III was the first game to introduce seasons.

03:12Many were disappointed when they were tied to story progression, and you needed animus

03:16hacks to change them.

03:18It also boiled down to just snow, or no snow.

03:22Well Shadows has doubled down and introduced four dynamic seasons, no longer tied to story

03:27progression at all.

03:29They'll each be split into two, such as early autumn and late autumn.

03:33These seasons directly affect the weather, environment, and NPC behavior.

03:38For instance, during summer, guards will frequently check overgrown bushes.

03:42In winter, these bushes won't be viable hiding spots, but guards will stay close to heat

03:48sources.

03:49So, certain missions will be easier depending on the time of year, an incredibly fascinating

03:53mechanic.

03:54Assassin's Summons

03:55This battle you speak of, what do you make of it?

04:01More families crushed, and innocents killed.

04:05It's no different from the battles that have come before or after.

04:08Brotherhood is considered the best in the series by many.

04:12One superb mechanic was the assassin recruits.

04:15While exploring, you could summon your recruits to your aid.

04:18Despite its popularity, it only featured in limited sequels.

04:22Now it's returning once again in Shadows.

04:25We don't know much about it, but the recruits can possess unique abilities.

04:29We'll also be tied to seasons somehow.

04:32We're hoping it's more fleshed out than ever, but with limited information, we have to wait

04:36and see.

04:37If done well, it will easily cause waves of nostalgia with Ezio enjoyers.

04:48Exploring Japan

04:49Fans have been crying out for a title set in Japan for years.

05:00Now, this dream has finally come true.

05:03It'll take us across nine provinces set around the modern day Kasai region.

05:07The most famous city we'll get to see is Kyoto, Japan's historical capital.

05:12They've also added a host of vibrant wildlife, greatly enriching exploration and immersion.

05:18There will be new activities populating the world like painting wildlife.

05:22This is a refreshing change since map completion has been quite similar in the newer games.

05:27Combined with the season mechanics, it's going to be pretty difficult to get bored of exploring.

05:37Grappling Hook

05:38This feature was first introduced in Syndicate, where it was criticized for being too powerful.

05:43In a game about parkour, having a hook that lets you climb any building immediately feels

05:48a bit too strong.

05:50Now it's back in Shadows, but this time it's a lot more balanced and interesting.

05:55The new Grappling Hook has proper weight and momentum, letting you swing between trees

05:59or climb up tall structures with ease.

06:02This makes it less strong than in Syndicate, but significantly more fun.

06:06Keep in mind that it's all exclusive to Noe, furthering the gap in playstyles between the two.

06:12Stealth Overhaul

06:18The necessity of stealth has frequently changed, with it being almost essential in Unity and

06:24then being completely optional in Valhalla.

06:26It's optional once again, but you'll be missing out big time.

06:30Eagle Vision is now exclusive to Noe, and she has a hefty bag of tricks to aid her in

06:35evading detection.

06:36Extinguishing Light is new, allowing Noe to hide in the shadows, making her almost invisible.

06:42She can also go prone, letting her crawl in tight spaces and entering areas inaccessible

06:48to Yasuke.

06:50This is the most fleshed out stealth has ever been, and we're beyond excited about it.

06:59RPG Elements

07:01The RPG side isn't going to be as heavy as in the Mythology Trilogy, but it's still a

07:06core aspect.

07:07It'll include a variety of weapons like katanas, spears, shurikens, kunai, and even a hefty

07:13rifle for Yasuke.

07:15There will be a separate skill tree for every weapon, letting you specialize as you desire.

07:20The combat skills introduced in Origins are back once more, except this time with beautiful

07:25animations.

07:26There will thankfully be transmogrification, and you'll be able to craft a personal katana.

07:31The two characters share XP and loot, so don't worry about having to complete everything

07:36twice.

07:37Co-Op Mode

07:47It's not often we get interesting multiplayer since it's a primarily single player series.

07:52Unity was the first with co-op, and now Shadows will bring it back.

07:56Hopefully there will be more freedom than in Unity where it was limited to specific

08:00missions.

08:01You couldn't explore the open world with a friend.

08:03There are a few details available, but we're hoping you can play the whole game in co-op.

08:08Combined with two assassins, this will be way more fun than Unity's co-op where everybody

08:13was Arno.

08:14Fingers crossed it lets us play with both assassins together, which could be an undefeatable

08:18combination.

08:26What are you looking forward to most in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

08:30Let us know in the comments below.

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